Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Boswell Family Letters
Letters (1844-1874) to Elizabeth Boswell Horne and Susan Boswell, from relatives and friends in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. Included are Civil War-era descriptions of dyeing cloth and weaving dimity, and letters (1871-1874) from a nephew, W. Emory Horne, attending East Alabama Male College, now Auburn University, who later emigrated to Texas.
Burnett Family Papers
The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by Alexander H. Burnett, his wife Catherine and other family members during the American Civil War.
Alexander Cameron Letter
One letter from Cameron to his daughter dated September 13, 1862.
Civil War Letter from "Miles"
Writing to his parents, Miles describes his experiences serving with Hilliard's Legion during the Civil War. He describes being shelled, leading cavalry to capture enemy troops and material, and meeting with old friends. He also criticizes the Confederate retreat from Kentucky.
Clay Family Papers
Letters, wills, and other items related to J.M. Clay. Of particular note are several letters written by him and his wife Mary during the Civil War.
George Compton Civil War Manuscript
Quarterly report from Huntsville, Alabama, written by Union Chaplain George Compton to Col. J.B. McCown, commander of the 63rd Illinois Infantry.
William T. Cooper Papers
This collection contains Civil war letters pertaining to William T. Cooper who served in the Confederate army in the 12th Alabama Infantry.
The letters describe his thoughts at the beginning of the war with letters home, and towards the end his demoralization with the war thinking that Confederate President Jefferson Davis could end it if he wanted to.
Robert E. Corry Papers
Photocopies of Robert Corry's family correspondence (1857-1865), including letters between Corry and his wife, Eliza Harris Corry (1863-1865) during his military service; copies of Robert Corry's obituary (1913), miscellaneous documents (1849-1865) concerning the estate of James Harris and Robert Corry's military service.
John Crittenden Letters
Ambrose Doss Papers
This collection consists of correspondence from James Ambrose Doss to his wife Sarah Elizabeth Brake Doss and family. Included are transcriptions of the letters.